Question

What are the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?

Answer 1

Cushing’s syndrome:

1. The condition takes place when the body possesses a high concentration of the hormone cortisol over time.
2. This can take place due to the consumption of oral corticosteroid medicine, or the body might generate too much cortisol.
3. Cushing syndrome is also known as hypercortisolism.

The major symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome are:

1. Fatty deposits, mainly in the mid part, in the face resulting in a moon-shaped face, and between the upper back and the shoulders.
2. Weight gain and purple stretch marks on the arms, breasts, thighs, and abdomen.
3. Skin injuries, which are slow to heal, and thinning skin, which bruises easily.
4. Interruption or changes in menstrual periods and muscle weakness.